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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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